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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1549
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Trintell, n. [? f. as Trine adj (n.).] coll. Appar. a number of three year old sheep. — 1549 Protocol Book of Sir Alexander Gaw 6.
Item auchtene vedderis. Item four rammys. Item of gymmyr and dunmontht and trintell thre scoir. Item of mylk yowis four scoir
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